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Veronica Stoddart

  • Travel Editor, Writer, and Content Consultant, Freelance
Washington, D.C.
Covers:  travel, food, culture, hotels, destinations, cruising
Doesn't Cover: science, technology, politics, business, entertainment
Travel editor & content consultant. Former travel editor, USA TODAY. 110+ countries & counting. I love travel as a force 4 good in the world. Insta: vjstoddart

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Cruising the historic cities of the Baltic Sea with Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys

Cruising the historic cities of the Baltic Sea with Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys

MSN (US) — A cruise of the Baltic Sea on Ponant’s 184-passenger Le Dumont d’Urville, in partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, is as educationally enriching as it is pampering.

5 Great Restaurants in Washington, DC, for Latin and Hispanic Cuisine: Mexican, José Andrés, and ...

5 Great Restaurants in Washington, DC, for Latin and Hispanic Cuisine: Mexican, José Andrés, and ...

Frommer's — Mexican restaurants in Washington DC (and Peruvian, and Venezuelan, and Spanish, and even Amazonian!

Get smarter at sea: Educational cruises and the travelers who love them - The Points Guy

Get smarter at sea: Educational cruises and the travelers who love them - The Points Guy

The Points Guy — Road Scholar's Floating Campus cruises combine off-the-beaten-path travel with onboard learning opportunities. Is it boring and dull? Not at all.

Uncovering a Hotel Room's Hidden Surprises | Members Edition

Uncovering a Hotel Room's Hidden Surprises | Members Edition

AARP — Learn why you'll want to consider reading online reviews, inspecting your room for bed bugs and more. Plus, what to do when you encounter an issue.​

A New Native American Cuisine Is Emerging in New Mexico

A New Native American Cuisine Is Emerging in New Mexico

Food & Wine — Meet the Native American chefs and cooks who are defining their modern cuisine with indigenous ingredients in New Mexico. From Albuquerque restaurants to a Santa Fe cooking school, you can taste blue corn masa in gnocchi and frybread through a taco with with red and green chiles and Pueblo beans.

6 Travel Destinations With Must-Try Cooking Classes

6 Travel Destinations With Must-Try Cooking Classes

Food & Wine — Immerse yourself in local cuisine with these destination cooking classes in Austria, Cambodia, Italy, Jordan, Peru, and the United States. Make pasta in Florence, lomo saltado in the gateway to Machu Picchu, cheese enchiladas in Santa Fe, and Krautfleckerl in Vienna. Hands-on cooking is the ultimate way to taste local dishes.

7 Serene Silent Retreats

7 Serene Silent Retreats

AARP — A silent retreat may be your cure to escape stress and everyday distractions. These seven sanctuaries offer opportunities for solitude, meditation and more.

MSN

MSN

MSN (US) — A cruise on Windstar Cruises' Star Breeze to the exotic islands of French Polynesia in the South Pacific turns into a surprise itinerary thanks to Mother Nature.

10 Reasons to Visit Abu Dhabi Now

10 Reasons to Visit Abu Dhabi Now

Money Inc — Once a sleepy Arabian Gulf town, Abu Dhabi today is a modern global metropolis muscling its way onto the international tourism stage.

The Best Restaurants in San Antonio to Eat Its Best Local Dishes | Frommer's

The Best Restaurants in San Antonio to Eat Its Best Local Dishes | Frommer's

Frommer's — The best places to eat the best local food in Texas' culinary capital: puffy tacos, chilaquiles verd

New Adults-Only Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean for the Perfect Beach Vacation

New Adults-Only Resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean for the Perfect Beach Vacation

AARP — Discover luxurious adults-only resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean with amenities to suit every need, from all-inclusive packages to gourmet dining.

Enjoy Your Favorite Foodie Cities With These 10 Food Tours

Enjoy Your Favorite Foodie Cities With These 10 Food Tours

AARP — Whatever your culinary preferences, there is a perfect food tour out there for you. Check out our picks, from NYC to Chicago to LA, and plan a trip.

6 Reasons to Visit This Island You've Never Heard Of

6 Reasons to Visit This Island You've Never Heard Of

Money Inc — It may be small, barely 12 square miles, but the Dutch Caribbean island of St. Eustatius punches way above its weight.

An Appetite for Exploration

An Appetite for Exploration

Travel + Leisure — Expedition cruise lines are setting the table for culinary adventures alongside food-world superstars.

7 Great Vintage Railways in America

7 Great Vintage Railways in America

AARP — If you love history, consider taking a trip aboard one of these vintage lines across the U.S., that date back to the late 19th century.

Adelaide Has Some of Australia's Best Aboriginal Cuisine - Here's Where to Eat

Adelaide Has Some of Australia's Best Aboriginal Cuisine - Here's Where to Eat

Travel + Leisure — In Adelaide, Australians are waking up to the Aboriginal roots of their local cuisine.

The St. Lawrence Seaway: Come Along on Our Canadian-American River Cruise Adventure

The St. Lawrence Seaway: Come Along on Our Canadian-American River Cruise Adventure

Cruise Critic (U.S.) — A cruise on the St. Lawrence River with Victory Cruise Lines reveals cities that ooze Old World European charm, fairytale castles and historic lighthouses, and storybook islands and whale watching adventures.

13 Delicious Local Dishes You Don't Want To Miss In Wyoming

13 Delicious Local Dishes You Don't Want To Miss In Wyoming

TravelAwaits — From industrial-size slabs of prime rib to Rocky Mountain oysters (if you dare), here are some iconic local dishes I've tried in Wyoming.

12 Ways To Experience Authentic Cowboy Culture In Cody, Wyoming

12 Ways To Experience Authentic Cowboy Culture In Cody, Wyoming

TravelAwaits — Do you want an authentic experience of cowboy culture? Look no further than Cody, Wyoming, for true Western-style cuisine and hospitality.

10 Reasons To Visit The Only Major Aussie City This Close To The Outback

10 Reasons To Visit The Only Major Aussie City This Close To The Outback

TravelAwaits — There is so much to do in cozy, laid-back Adelaide. The capital of the state of South Australia combines big-city energy with small-town charm.

Best Caribbean cruise tips to help you make the most of your time aboard and ashore - The Points ...

Best Caribbean cruise tips to help you make the most of your time aboard and ashore - The Points ...

The Points Guy — With so many choices of Caribbean cruise itineraries and activities, it's best to be prepared so you make the most of your time aboard and ashore. Here are some insider tips to guide you.

8 Dark Sky National Parks Fantastic for Camping

8 Dark Sky National Parks Fantastic for Camping

AARP — Stargazers will want to add the Grand Canyon, Zion, Death Valley and 4 other national parks to their list of places to visit and learn about astronomy.

5 Things to Love About the New Avalon View - JohnnyJet.com

5 Things to Love About the New Avalon View - JohnnyJet.com

JohnnyJet — The 443-foot, 166-passenger Avalon View, the newest vessel in Avalon Waterways' fleet of 14 Suite Ships in Europe, is making serious waves.

Uncovering the Ancient Wonders of AlUla, Saudi Arabia | Discover by Silversea

Uncovering the Ancient Wonders of AlUla, Saudi Arabia | Discover by Silversea

Discover by Silversea — Explore AlUla, an under-the-radar region of Saudi Arabia, and a fascinating glimpse of Saudi Arabian culture.
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